Clear Bra Search
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Clear Bra Search
Hello Everyone,
I've been reading the forum and it seems as most people recommend having a clear bra. So I have some few questions and hope I can find one in my area asap.
- I had my car for little over 1 week, would that create a problem of getting them done now?
(Still in the break-in period and I don't/hope have chip paint already)
- What's the good/decent brand would you recommend? I read about the orange discoloration (My car is Starfire/White)
- Price
I'm located in southern Cal. 626 area. I'm regretting for not having it done sooner.
Thank you in advance.
I've been reading the forum and it seems as most people recommend having a clear bra. So I have some few questions and hope I can find one in my area asap.
- I had my car for little over 1 week, would that create a problem of getting them done now?
(Still in the break-in period and I don't/hope have chip paint already)
- What's the good/decent brand would you recommend? I read about the orange discoloration (My car is Starfire/White)
- Price
I'm located in southern Cal. 626 area. I'm regretting for not having it done sooner.
Thank you in advance.
Remember that anything that is on the paint now (ie scratches, swirls, etc) will be trapped under the clear bra if they are not corrected first. My recommendation would be to take the car to a reputable detailer prior to having the clear bra applied.
Choose a quality brand like 3M or Expel Ultimate (self healing film). Clear bra requires just as much, if not more upkeep than your paint. It is very prone to staining/etching as well as scratching and marring. Bug splatter/bird bombs can stain/etch into the clear coat in a very short period of time (also true for painted surfaces), especially if you live in a warm environment, so just like bugs/bird bombs on your paint, they need to be removed from the clear bra ASAP!
Choose a quality brand like 3M or Expel Ultimate (self healing film). Clear bra requires just as much, if not more upkeep than your paint. It is very prone to staining/etching as well as scratching and marring. Bug splatter/bird bombs can stain/etch into the clear coat in a very short period of time (also true for painted surfaces), especially if you live in a warm environment, so just like bugs/bird bombs on your paint, they need to be removed from the clear bra ASAP!
A proper detail is vital prior to taking your car to get a clear bra. Your car's paint should be already cured by the time it arrived at the dealership, so you should be good to go.
I went with Ventureshield made by 3M. I got full hood, bumper, quarter panels, side view mirrors, door cups, and inner door jams covered on my SFP 350 for $1100 if I remember correctly. If you wash and protect the clear bra regularly, then it will not yellow prematurely. I use a polymer sealant when I do a full detail twice a year and intermittent waxings once a month for good measure.
The only thing that I regret was not finding a local installer who didn't use the computer cut templates. The visible seems are a pain in the ***, especially when applying wax later on.
I went with Ventureshield made by 3M. I got full hood, bumper, quarter panels, side view mirrors, door cups, and inner door jams covered on my SFP 350 for $1100 if I remember correctly. If you wash and protect the clear bra regularly, then it will not yellow prematurely. I use a polymer sealant when I do a full detail twice a year and intermittent waxings once a month for good measure.
The only thing that I regret was not finding a local installer who didn't use the computer cut templates. The visible seems are a pain in the ***, especially when applying wax later on.
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To those that already have it installed, did you have to leave your car overnight at the shop? Im being told to for observation.. I really rather not leave my new car anywhere unless its in my garage.
Tell me your experience.
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Just the front and its only partial. I was told to bring it in the morning and when finished, leave it there till the next day for any mistakes for do overs. Why not bring the car back to inspect?
I know a full job would take a day maybe but a partial?
I know a full job would take a day maybe but a partial?
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